1891 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1765
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Description
The 1891 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-1765 is a proof half dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is one of Charles E. Barber's 1891 designs that came before the Barber dime, quarter and half dollar of 1892. Its obverse has five-pointed stars and a smaller date, as on the quarter J-1761; the two known examples are both in the Smithsonian. It is struck in silver with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1979, Adams-Woodin 1731 and Taxay EP1287. Cataloged as PCGS #62215.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1765; Pollock-1979; Adams-Woodin 1731; Taxay EP1287
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